Binny's grand tasting is tonight at their Lincoln Park location[the old Sam's].
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The Binny's Champagne tasting in Glen Ellyn is Wednesday, December 8, 6:00-8:30pm. Alas, I won't be able to make it.
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Went to the one in Plainfield last night and planning on St. Charles on Dec. 11.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
Went to the one in Plainfield last night and planning on St. Charles on Dec. 11.
Whore
I don't need to get paid to go, so I'm a slut! Get it right.
I've been wanting to go to this, but can't with a newborn baby in the house. I'll have to wait until the next time around, when things are a bit calmer...hopefully.
For those that went, was it a good experience for the money? I've had some of their grand tastings be outstanding, and some others have been so-so.
For those that went, was it a good experience for the money? I've had some of their grand tastings be outstanding, and some others have been so-so.
Sparty, the free tasting was decent, but didn't have any of the "big hitters". The ones that charge $15 or so will have Dom, Cristal, Veuve, etc. Also, Plainfield does not have a cheese shop in the store like a lot of the other Binny's locations do. I remember last year the Willowbrook location had some Rogue River blue cheeese set out, as well as fois gras pate and other goodies.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
I don't need to get paid to go, so I'm a slut! Get it right.
Touche'. I stand corrected. Slut.
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
I've been wanting to go to this, but can't with a newborn baby in the house. I'll have to wait until the next time around, when things are a bit calmer...hopefully.
For those that went, was it a good experience for the money? I've had some of their grand tastings be outstanding, and some others have been so-so.
The grocery carts at Binnys are a perfect size to hold an infant carrier while tasting through the lineup of Champy. I've seen it done...
The only problem with their Champers tastings, ,and especially the one in STC, is that it brings out all the a$$holes.
Every year there's amateurs with way too much perfume, or a group that camps at the tables. Domino & I love going, but it can be really frustrating. Unfortunately we can't make it this year due to another committment.
There's a couple who we saw there the 1st year - no infant. Year 2, a little one. Now the little guy is walking around the tastings with Dad.
Every year there's amateurs with way too much perfume, or a group that camps at the tables. Domino & I love going, but it can be really frustrating. Unfortunately we can't make it this year due to another committment.
There's a couple who we saw there the 1st year - no infant. Year 2, a little one. Now the little guy is walking around the tastings with Dad.
quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
it brings out all the a$$holes.
a group that camps at the tables.
This is one of my main problems with their tastings (I see it at all the ones I've been to, not just Champagne) - those people that think they are there for a personal wine discussion with the person pouring. Just get your pour & move out of the way to taste it so others can get in, too.
Equally as annoying is that the people pouring sometimes don't try to help move things along. There are ways to do that and still be polite. I usually get checked in at Binny's tastings the moment they open to try and be done before they get too crowded.
quote:Originally posted by Wine Sparty:quote:Originally posted by AllRed:
it brings out all the a$$holes.
a group that camps at the tables.
This is one of my main problems with their tastings (I see it at all the ones I've been to, not just Champagne) - those people that think they are there for a personal wine discussion with the person pouring. Just get your pour & move out of the way to taste it so others can get in, too.
Completely agree! I've been to the STC Champy tasting before, and will probably be there next week. When I bring a guest I always point out how to be polite at a wine tasting and move it along so others can enjoy a pour.